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Holy Week Worship

April 2: Palm Sunday

10:30am worship in the Sanctuary and livestream

April 6: Maundy Thursday

7pm – Tenebrae service with communion in the Sanctuary

April 7: Good Friday

12pm worship, “The Seven Last Words”, in the Chapel

April 9: Resurrection of the Lord/Easter

10:30am worship in the Sanctuary and livestream

NOTE: There are no youth or adult classes Easter Sunday. Childcare is available for children up to age 3.

GCC Kids Sing

Sunday, April 23, 10:30am

The little ones from the Geneva Children’s Center Preschool will be singing in the 10:30am worship service. If you have yet to experience this cornucopia of cuteness, you won’t want to miss it.

Christ died for all! A message

fom the Rev. Dr.

Steven M. Marsh

On Easter Sunday we join with Christians around the world to celebrate the impossible: the resurrection from the dead of our Savior, Jesus Christ! As a congregation we’ll sing hymns and the choir will raise their voices to celebrate our risen Lord.

This year, we welcome Mariachi Nayar to join us, emphasizing the allinclusive, all-embracing nature of the celebration. Christ was risen to conquer death for all!! The Worship Celebration team is exited, as am I, to see how our nearest international neighbors express the joy of the resurrection through music.

On an entirely different note, your officers, the Elders and Deacons of Geneva, had two Retreats recently to discuss strategic initiatives and action items that could facilitate increased unity in our congregational experience.

‘It’s a new day! Connect!’ is a short phrase with a gigantic message, that connecting – people to people, people to mission, people to God –better equips us to understand each other, to identify and reach out

New Sermon Series

April 9 - May 28

Easter Sunday, Pastor Steve begins the sermon series

Rebirth: Ongoing Conversion

Join us for worship at 10:30am in the Sanctuary or view the live stream at genevapres.org. Referenced scriptures for each sermon in the series may be found at genevapres.org/ currentsermonseries.

Thank You!

The live stream of our 10:30am service enables people worshipping online to enjoy the same experience as those worshipping in person. It takes additional human resources to make this happen. Thank you to Geneva youth volunteers Noah Morehouse and Iliana Compos for stepping up in April to assist in the process. Anyone can be trained to volunteer for this ministry. It’s not difficult, we promise!

Contact Worship Celebration elder Kwangho Seo at kseo1948@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming a part of the team. to those who need help within and outside of our doors, and to help us determine and fulfill the purpose the Lord has for us.

What can we do as a church to better connect? Ideas may range from creating new programs and ministries, to implementing smaller changes. One example is the new “Connection” time introduced in worship recently encouraging the congregation to shake the hand of someone new. I have received feedback that this little nudge has had amazingly positive reverberations throughout the congregation.

Our elders and leadership teams have been tasked to come up with additional ways for the congregation to better connect. You may be approached by a member of leadership for your ideas and input. We look forward to receiving your feedback.

You will be hearing more about our new focus on building better relationships and how we CONNECT throughout the days, weeks, and years ahead. In the meantime, let’s all work on expanding and strengthening our relationships. ‘It’s a new day! Connect!’

On the journey of Christian discipleship and connecting with you, I remain faithfully yours,

The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Marsh, D.Min. Pastor/Head of Staff

April Events

Meet & Greet Lunch

Sunday, April 2 • 11:30am in McLennan Lounge

Visitors and guests are invited to join Pastor Steve for a light lunch directly after worship in Simpson Hall to chat, ask questions and discover how we can help you connect with the church. Register at genevapres.org/events or call the church office at 949-837-2323.

GPW Monthly Luncheon

Wednesday, April 19 • 12pm in Simpson Hal

Geneva is blessed to have many painters, watercolorists, photographers and other visual artists in our congregation. At the April luncheon their work will be displayed and we will hear their stories. All women are invited to attend monthly Geneva

Presbyterian Women luncheon gatherings featuring fun speakers, activities and engaging fellowship. Please bring a dish to share.

Angels Game Night

Saturday, April 22 • 6:07pm (first pitch)

It’s Geneva night at Angel stadium! The church has a block of 40 tickets to watch Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and the gang rout the Royals together. Friends and family welcome!

• Game Time: First pitch is at 6:07pm (carpools leaving church 4:30ish - exact time to be determined based on need).

• Transportation: We will be carpooling to the game so please let us know when registering if you can be a driver, or if you need a ride. Drivers will need to pay a $15 parking fee.

• Giveaway: Includes a Shohei Ohtani shirt and post-game fireworks

• Tickets: Cost is $20 per ticket if purchased before April 1. After this the price increases to $23, the actual face value of the ticket. Seats are located in the lower deck of left field. Purchase tickets at genevapres.org/shop.

• Ticket Distribution: When purchasing you may choose an electronic or a physical ticket. Electronic tickets will be emailed directly to you. Physical tickets may be picked up Sunday, April 16 at the welcome center outside of the sanctuary before and after 10:30am worship or in the church office April 17-20 between 9am-4pm.

• Purchase Deadline: April 16, or until tickets are sold out.

See you at the game!

Pastor Steve’s Update on the Pastoral Prayer during Worship

I am thrilled that we are connecting in different ways as a congregation in how we do the Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer in Worship each week. Whether it is in unison, “Popcorn”, taking requests from the congregation, or the traditional way, we are connecting with God and one another in powerful ways. God is good all the time. All the time God is good.

Upcoming Music Events

Sunday, May 21, 4pm This year, Geneva hosts ChoralFest, a musical celebration featuring choirs and vocal musicians from our neighboring houses of worship. Sunday, May 28, 10:30am On Pentecost Sunday, Geneva's Chancel Choir will present Come Away to the Skies: a High, Lonesome Mass, a work that features the traditional movements of the Mass accompanied by a bluegrass band

GPW Spring Tea

May 6, 12-2pm, Simpson Hal

Beautifully set tables displaying a variety of china patterns are the backdrop for this afternoon of fellowship hosted by Geneva Presbyterian Women (GPW). Whether or not you’re a regular GPW participant, women of all ages are invited to grab a favorite teacup and join the fun.

Singer Sheryl Smith, a versatile vocalist proficient in many styles including opera, Broadway standards and traditional hymns, will provide the entertainment for the day.

Beginning Easter Sunday, tickets ($5) may be purchased in the courtyard, in the church office or at genevapres.org/events. Seating requests may be made at time of purchase. Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Attendees are asked to bring goodies to share (e.g. tea sandwiches, cookies, finger fruit, veggies, scones, etc.).

Geneva Women’s Book Club

Tuesday, April 25 • 1-2pm in McLennan Lounge

Come join this very friendly group! The focus for the April discussion is The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. To participate online, join the Book Club group at genevapres.churchcenter.com/ groups to receive an email with the Zoom meeting ID. For questions or technical assistance, contact the church office at 949-837-2323 or email us at info@genevapres.org.

Health News

Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Are you having a difficult time getting to and from medical appointments? Are you uncomfortable driving on freeways? Do you no longer have access to a car? Age Well Senior Services is offering a solution.

If you are at least 60 years of age and reside within the South Orange County service area, you may qualify for the Senior NonEmergency Medical Transportation Program funded by the County of Orange Office on Aging. The program was developed to provide seniors with access to transportation to their non-emergency medical appointments including therapy, dentistry, hearing, dialysis, prescription pick-ups, testing and x-rays.

Once enrolled, participants may request 16 one-way 8 round-trips) per month at just $2 per one-way trip (caregivers ride for free). Rides must be scheduled at least five business days in advance and will be given on a first come, first served basis. Program hours are Monday through Friday, 7am-6pm, excluding holidays.

If interested, enrollment forms (it’s quick and easy! are available in the church office. Once completed, simply mail it to Age Well and an eligibility determination will be mailed to your home address. Enrollment forms may also be accessed online at myagewell.org/ transportation. Questions? Call Age Well at 949-855-9766.